1. An unforgettable experience Sandy and Lily Lily: Hey, Sandy. Why are you late? I have been waiting for an hour. Sandy: Lil, you won’t believe what I have just met! Lily: What is it? Tell me. Sandy: I was rushing to the bus station just now. The bus had left when I reached the bus stand. I saw the bus was leaving, but I could not catch it. I was very furious that the bus driver didn’t wait for me. Lily: Is it? Maybe the driver didn’t see you… Sandy: Maybe. Then I called you to say I would be late and I would reach you in 20 minutes. Lily: Yes, it’s obviously that you are late... you reached here in an hour. Sandy: I’m sorry. Please listen to me. I’ll tell you the whole story. Lily: Ok. Keep on… Sandy: Thanks. After 10 minutes, I saw a taxi driving to me. I just stopped the taxi and boarded it since I had missed the bus. Then soon we were stuck in the traffic jam. There was a road accident which a truck bumped into a bus. You won’t believe what I have seen… Lily: An accident between a truck and a bus? Don’t tell me it is the bus which you have just missed! Sandy: Yes, it is. But fortunately there is no serious injury. Some of the passengers have minor injuries. And both of the drivers are injured with bleeding foreheads. Lily: The passengers must have been scared to dead. Sandy: Yes, they are. The taxi driver parked his taxi next to the road and we went to help. They are frightened and I offer my help to comfort the crying kids. Lily: You are very kind. That is the reason why you are late. Sandy: Yes, I’m so sorry, Lil. Lily: Never mind. You are quite fortunate that you have missed the bus otherwise you maybe injured in the accident. Sandy: Yes, it is an unforgettable experience for me. Lily: Let’s order some drinks and tell me more about the scene. Sandy: Ok. 2. how do I see myself and how do I see others Candy and Cindy Candy: Have you ever wonder how do you see yourself? Cindy: How do I see myself? Hmm… yes, of course. Candy: Tell me about it. Cindy: I’m cute and kind… Candy: These are just the appearances… any else? How do you look at yourself? Cindy: What do you mean? Can you give me some examples? Candy: Hmm… actually I’m wondering what I want to be. Cindy: You told me that you wanted to be a teacher like your father, don’t you? Candy: Yes, I always want to be a teacher like my dad, but I wonder what I can contribute to the others. Cindy: I think you have the potential to be a good teacher. From what I see, you are very generous especially in helping others. Candy: Is it true? Cindy: Sure. When you help me in teaching me the exercises, you look like a teacher. Candy: How do I look like a teacher? Cindy: The way you explain to me and the patience which every teacher must have. Maybe you don’t realize it. For me, you have extraordinary patience. Most of us will be appalled at the repetition of explaining the answers of the same questions. But you won’t. You haven’t scolded me for questioning the same questions in exercises so far. Candy: Am I? Cindy: Yes, Michelle and other classmates also feel the same to you. We are admired at your patience and generosity. Then how do you see me? Candy: Hmm… You are very cheerful and talkative. Cindy: Am I? Haha… I knew it. Candy: Yes. The place will become noisy whenever you go… you just can’t stop talking… Cindy: Haha… yes, it’s true. Candy: The recess is over. Let’s go back to our classroom. Cindy: Ok… tell me more about myself. Am I very noisy? Am I? Candy: …(Candy is walking away from Cindy and heading to her classroom) Cindy: Hey… wait for me… 3. How I prepare for exams Peter and Mike Peter: Hey, Mike. May I borrow you English note? Mike: Yes, of course. But please return it to me by this week. I need it to do my revision. Peter: Thanks. Yes, we are going to have English exam two weeks later. Besides, it’s followed by Mathematics exam. I have no confidence sitting for the exams. Mike: Take it easy, my friend. You seem very nervous. Peter: Yes, of course I am. I failed these subjects during the mid tests. I need your advice. How do you prepare for the exams? Mike: For mathematics, you need to memorize all the algebra formulas. Mr. Lee had told us to focus in algebra for this exam, didn’t he? Peter: Yes, he did. I have already memorized all the formulas. But it seems doesn’t work for me during answering the questions. I don’t know which formula to be used. Mike: Not only memorizing. We need to know their application. We may get it if we always answer the questions in practices. I always try the questions in practices. It does work for me. Maybe you should try it. Peter: No wonder I couldn’t answer the questions in past few tests. Thanks. How about the English exam? I don’t know how to write essays. Mike: Essays? You need to read more articles. From there, you may figure out the ways that the writers express themselves, the tenses they use and of course the grammar too. Peter: Ok, I understand. Can I join you to study after school? Mike: Sure. Let’s study together. Peter: Thanks, Mike. Mike: You are welcome. 4. to talk about Chinese food and western food (favourite food) Bob and Shaun Bob: Hey, Shaun. There is a new restaurant open next to our school. How about we go to have lunch later after school? Shaun: Sure. What do they have? Bob: Peter went to try the food yesterday. He told me that their pasta was very delicious. Shaun: Pasta? It is your favourite food. What is so special about their pasta? Bob: They have a new recipe of pasta with mash potatoes and cheese. The aroma is very special and it tastes good. Shaun: But I don’t like western food. Do they have Chinese food? Bob: Yes, of course. They serve Chinese food too. I have heard that they have pineapple fried rice. Shaun: Wow… I like fried rice. I think I should try it. How about soup? I like soup too. Bob: For western style, they have mushroom soup, chicken soup, roasted carrot soup and etc. For Chinese style, they have many different types of herbal soup such as Tong Sum soup and Ginseng soup. Shaun: It seems good. I can’t wait to go and try now. Bob: Haha… it is attractive. Then meet you at the front gate after school. Don’t be late. Shaun: Sure. See you then. 5. A favourite keepsake纪念品 Peggy and Tina Tina: Hey, Peg. This doll is very dirty. Just throw it away. Peggy: Don’t do that. Put it down, please. Tina: You have so many dolls here. Why don’t you just throw it away? Peggy: No. It is my favourite keepsake. Tina: Your favourite keepsake? Are you kidding me? Peggy: Yes, it is my favourite doll. Tina: What makes it so special, Peg? Peggy: It is a present from my uncle. Tina: Then you may ask him to get you a new one. Peggy: He passed away when I was ten. Tina: Oops! I’m so sorry, Peg… I… I didn’t mean to… Peggy: Never mind. I’m alright. Tina: Your uncle must have treated you very good. Was he very kind to you? Peggy: Yes, he was. He treated me as his daughter. He always played with me. He gave me the doll for my birthday gift before he died. Tina: No wonder you treasure it so much. Cheer up, Peg… Peggy: Thanks, I’m alright now. Let’s go to have dessert. My mom made it yesterday. Tina: Sure, Let’s go. 这些都是原创的,用的英文都是较简单的表达方式.希望你满意.